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Manlan Family History

Manlan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mannan, Mangan, Malan, Hanlan, Mann, Manton, Maslin, Kaplan, Manley

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Where is the Manlan family from?

You can see how Manlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manlan family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Manlan family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Manlan's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Manlan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manlan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Manlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manlan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Manlan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Manlan. For the veterans among your Manlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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